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AY02 GHN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,087 mi
Last recorded169,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 169,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 157,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 143,838 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 135,312 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 127,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,198 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,723 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF Tyre is cracking on the inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,349 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,348 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,968 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AY02 GHN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 GHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY02 GHN registered?

AY02 GHN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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